Want a BIGGER sound?

Microphone placement can seem either too difficult or way too easy. Author Bobby Owsinski shares an excerpt from his book "The Recording Engineer's Handbook, 3rd edition" to give us 5 Mic placement te...

Microphone placement can seem either too difficult or way too easy. Author Bobby Owsinski shares an excerpt from his book "The Recording Engineer's Handbook, 3rd edition" to give us 5 Mic placement techniques for a bigger sound. Read now...http://bit.ly/17YbdZF?

Enter to WIN today!!

Enter to WIN a Beyerdynamic TG DRUM SET PRO XL.This prize package is valued at over $1700 and features first class sound reproduction, easy mounting of tomclips, naturally sounding condenser mic...

Enter to WIN a Beyerdynamic TG DRUM SET PRO XL.This prize package is valued at over $1700 and features first class sound reproduction, easy mounting of tomclips, naturally sounding condenser microphones, compact and unobtrusive design, and a microphone clamp. Like our Page and ENTER NOW at http://on.fb.me/19JxFXPMobile users, enter here...http://woobox.com/u7xvip

Sneak Peek # 2 - The Rathburn EP Release

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND SALE from MUSIC BOOKS PLUS

Happy Valentine’s Weekend from Music Books Plus! To celebrate we are offering our customers 25% off ALL items featured at www.musicbooksplus.comUse Coupon Code: valentine at checkout and the 25%...

Happy Valentine’s Weekend from Music Books Plus! To celebrate we are offering our customers 25% off ALL items featured at www.musicbooksplus.comUse Coupon Code: valentine at checkout and the 25%* Discount will be automatically applied to all orders placed from now to midnight Monday, February 16th.

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What is intellectual property? Why is it so relevant in today's entertainment industry? How do you acquire intellectual property rights? Here's YOUR opportunity to get the information you need to know...

What is intellectual property? Why is it so relevant in today's entertainment industry? How do you acquire intellectual property rights? Here's YOUR opportunity to get the information you need to know from one of the industry's top entertainment lawyers...http://bit.ly/1ED22fm

Join us January 23rd, 2015

Join us January 23rd, 2015 for Generation Next Live and not only will you see some amazing talent hit the stage of The Phoenix Concert Theatre BUT you could win this incredible Fender Squier SE Strat ...

Join us January 23rd, 2015 for Generation Next Live and not only will you see some amazing talent hit the stage of The Phoenix Concert Theatre BUT you could win this incredible Fender Squier SE Strat prize package, courtesy of B&J Music.

This Fender Squier SE Strat prize package is only one of many prizes to be won – so don’t miss out! Draw tickets will available throughout the night with all proceeds going to The Unison Fund.

Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets to see #ShooterJennings

Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets to see #ShooterJennings live courtesy of #CanadianMuscian at The Phoenix Jan 22nd. Shooter (son of Waylon Jennings) will be reuniting with his father’s original tour...

Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets to see #ShooterJennings live courtesy of #CanadianMuscian at The Phoenix Jan 22nd. Shooter (son of Waylon Jennings) will be reuniting with his father’s original touring and recording band ’Waymore’s Outlaws’ to perform some of Waylon’s greatest hits along with his own. Don’t miss a legendary country music event. Doors 7pm, also features #BlackieJackettJr. and #DickRodanEnter Here....http://bit.ly/14B2XNm

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What's your genre??

The team at Canadian Music Blog (www.musiccanada.wordpress.com) has broken down the top selling albums in Canada in 2014 by genre. The below pie chart includes both domestic and foreign releases and b...

The team at Canadian Music Blog (www.musiccanada.wordpress.com) has broken down the top selling albums in Canada in 2014 by genre. The below pie chart includes both domestic and foreign releases and breaks it down by percentage of sales.

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CanadianMusician Steinberg Music Production Sweepstakes, just announced

#JUSTANNOUNCED Enter Now to win the "#CanadianMusician Steinberg Music Production Sweepstakes". Take your next recording project to a new level. You can win a special music production bundle of Steinb...

#JUSTANNOUNCED Enter Now to win the "#CanadianMusician Steinberg Music Production Sweepstakes". Take your next recording project to a new level. You can win a special music production bundle of Steinberg software and hardware courtesy of #YamahaCanadaMusic. It includes the just-released Cubase Pro 8, the HALion 5 and Groove Agent 4 VST instruments, and a UR44 audio interface. Valued at over $1600

Keyboard Songwriting Contest

Yamaha Canada Music has announced that is the co-sponsor along with SOCAN of the Songwriter’s Circle at the 2015 JUNO Awards Broadcast. In connection with this, Yamaha has launched the Yamaha Keys to ...

Yamaha Canada Music has announced that is the co-sponsor along with SOCAN of the Songwriter’s Circle at the 2015 JUNO Awards Broadcast. In connection with this, Yamaha has launched the Yamaha Keys to the JUNOS Keyboard Songwriting Contest. Open to piano and keyboard users, participants could win a Yamaha Tyros5 Arranger Workstation Keyboard, and a pair of tickets to the 2015 JUNO Awards Broadcast.

Shryane Stock

On Monday, Dec. 8 a fundraiser concert will be held for Lawrence Shryane at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. For many years Lawrence worked hard putting together and organizing concerts in Toro...

On Monday, Dec. 8 a fundraiser concert will be held for Lawrence Shryane at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. For many years Lawrence worked hard putting together and organizing concerts in Toronto but recently had to stop. Due to a series of serious medical complications over the past couple of years, he is unable to do what he knows and loves.Get more details ....http://bit.ly/1IaAi1U

Put Canadian Musician under the tree

Have you mailed your letter to the "Big Guy" yet??? Be sure to include a subscription to Canadian Musician on your wish list. It highlights Canadian artists, the latest gear, techniques, and the...

Have you mailed your letter to the "Big Guy" yet??? Be sure to include a subscription to Canadian Musician on your wish list. It highlights Canadian artists, the latest gear, techniques, and the business of music. It's the perfect gift.

It's GIVING Tuesday!

Since 2002, ArtsCan Circle, has been bringing together artists, youth and arts programming in the most remote Indigenous communities in Canada. This Giving Tuesday we are celebrating the work that has...

Since 2002, ArtsCan Circle, has been bringing together artists, youth and arts programming in the most remote Indigenous communities in Canada. This Giving Tuesday we are celebrating the work that has been created through these programmes. We believe these youth have a story to tell and we need your help to make sure their voices are heard.

To learn more about ArtsCan Circle, visit http://www.artscancircle.ca/To Donate to this Giving Tuesday, http://bit.ly/1tzXxsl

Book of the Month

Our "Book of the Month" is "The Longest Cocktail Party" by Richard Dilello. This book is fast-paced, witty and immensely poignant about the demise of the Fab Four and the death of the '60s dream. What...

Our "Book of the Month" is "The Longest Cocktail Party" by Richard Dilello. This book is fast-paced, witty and immensely poignant about the demise of the Fab Four and the death of the '60s dream. What a great read!

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IFPI

This is interesting. Despite that common complaint that major record labels invest little money any more in artist development, a new report from the IFPI entitled Investing in Music, label spending o...

This is interesting. Despite that common complaint that major record labels invest little money any more in artist development, a new report from the IFPI entitled Investing in Music, label spending on A&R is now more than $4.3 billion annually and totals over $20 billion in the last five years.http://bit.ly/15nZUcH?

Check this out!!

Wanna chance to get on the Canadian Musician Exclusive Guest List for CARL PALMER, celebrating the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer at The Phoenix Concert Theatre on Wed Nov 26th. Doors 8pm, Emai...

Wanna chance to get on the Canadian Musician Exclusive Guest List for CARL PALMER, celebrating the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer at The Phoenix Concert Theatre on Wed Nov 26th. Doors 8pm, Email redd@thephoenixconcerttheatre.com for you + 1.Limited space ... First Come, First Served.

City & Colour’s St. Catharines Homecoming

Dallas Green returned to his hometown of St. Catharines, ON on Oct. 21, 2014 for the first performance at the city’s brand new Meridian Centre. Halifax’s Joel Plaskett Emergency was tapped for support...

Dallas Green returned to his hometown of St. Catharines, ON on Oct. 21, 2014 for the first performance at the city’s brand new Meridian Centre. Halifax’s Joel Plaskett Emergency was tapped for support, and both artists delivered stellar performances. View our album @ http://bit.ly/1wBmKqw

Province-Wide Study

Music Canada has announced the launch of a province-wide study of the live music industry entitled Measuring Live Music. What will this study mean to you as a musician?? read now... http://bit.ly/1sXa...

Music Canada has announced the launch of a province-wide study of the live music industry entitled Measuring Live Music. What will this study mean to you as a musician?? read now... http://bit.ly/1sXapMF

WHO SAID WHAT!!!

In the lead up to the Oct. 27 Toronto mayoral election, Music Canada asked the three main candidates – Olivia Chow, John Tory, and Doug Ford – 3 key questions about how they plan to support the city’s...

In the lead up to the Oct. 27 Toronto mayoral election, Music Canada asked the three main candidates – Olivia Chow, John Tory, and Doug Ford – 3 key questions about how they plan to support the city’s music and arts community if elected as mayor. Read WHO SAID WHAT!!!....http://bit.ly/1yJYVPV

Blog Central Update

Stanley Clarke is without a doubt...a living legend. He is one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world. Jason Raso had the honour of speaking with Stanley ahead of his p...

Stanley Clarke is without a doubt...a living legend. He is one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world. Jason Raso had the honour of speaking with Stanley ahead of his performance in Buffalo on October 17th.Continue here...http://jasonraso.canadianmusician.com/2014/10/13/stanley-clarke-living-legend/

Are you following the "TEN COMMANDMENTS" for your career??? Paul Sanderson, author of "Musicians and the Law in Canada" and sought after Entertainment and Arts Lawyer - shares his thoughts. View the "Ten Commandments" here...http://nor.com/mbpblog/

New Edition

Music Books Plus is now carrying the new, fourth edition of Paul Sanderson’s book Musicians and the Law in Canada. It is a unique and practical text and this revised, enlarged, and updated fourth edit...

Music Books Plus is now carrying the new, fourth edition of Paul Sanderson’s book Musicians and the Law in Canada. It is a unique and practical text and this revised, enlarged, and updated fourth edition provides an overview of the law, contracts, and legal issues confronting musicians in Canada.

CMRADIO - Wednesday October 8

This week on CMRadio...we catch up with Lights, who's back with her third full-length offering, Little Machines - an album brimming with songs so immediate and timelessly pure of heart that they feel ...

This week on CMRadio...we catch up with Lights, who's back with her third full-length offering, Little Machines - an album brimming with songs so immediate and timelessly pure of heart that they feel like old friends on delivery. We'll talk about her latest release and some of the things she's got on the go surrounding its release.We also have Amos the Transparent and the Luke Austin Band on the show-Tune in Wednesday at 8PM

Polaris Music Prize

Tonight, the winner of the 2014 Polaris Music Prize will be announced. The gala is at The Carlu in Toronto and will be hosted by actor Jay Baruchel. The event will be webcast live at 8 p.m. ET...con...

Tonight, the winner of the 2014 Polaris Music Prize will be announced. The gala is at The Carlu in Toronto and will be hosted by actor Jay Baruchel. The event will be webcast live at 8 p.m. ET...cont reading at http://canadianmusician.com/news/2014/09/22/polaris-music-prize-gala-being-streamed-tonight/?

This week on CMRadio......

Our CMRadio show this Wednesday is a bit of a stylistic roller coaster, featuring performer/songwriter John Southworth, Quebec-based hardcore outfit Obey the Brave, and Kingston rock quintet The Glori...

Our CMRadio show this Wednesday is a bit of a stylistic roller coaster, featuring performer/songwriter John Southworth, Quebec-based hardcore outfit Obey the Brave, and Kingston rock quintet The Glorious Sons.Join us Wednesday @ 8pm. www.canadianmusicianradio.com

The winners of the 2014 Unsigned Only global competition have been announced and Canadian artists have fared very well. Unsigned Only is a music competition designed...CON'T READING @ http://canadianmusician.com/news/2014/09/19/canadian-unsigned-only-competition-winners/

Deadline Approaching

This is a reminder that the fixed deadline for FACTOR’s Sound Recording and Demo programs is one week away, on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. To apply for FACTOR funding...http://canadianmusician.com/blog/...

This is a reminder that the fixed deadline for FACTOR’s Sound Recording and Demo programs is one week away, on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. To apply for FACTOR funding...http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/09/18/factor-deadlines-one-week-away/

Quote of the Week

The one and only Slash, speaking to the impressive amount of Canadian shows he's played in the last few years.

"It's funny, because sometimes you only get so many Canadian dates, but becaus...

The one and only Slash, speaking to the impressive amount of Canadian shows he's played in the last few years.

"It's funny, because sometimes you only get so many Canadian dates, but because I'm more the captain of the ship at this point, I can book as many Canadian dates as I want (laughs). So I do a lot, and there should be a pretty extensive Canadian tour coming up next year."

Need a reminder to join us EVERY Wednesday...follow us @ www.canadianmusicianradio.com?

Canadian Musician @ The 2014 Ottawa Folk Festival

While the weather may no longer be conducive to T-shirts and tank tops, that doesn’t mean summer festival season has ended for 2014. Samantha Everts, founder of YouRockRed, represented Canadian Musici...

While the weather may no longer be conducive to T-shirts and tank tops, that doesn’t mean summer festival season has ended for 2014. Samantha Everts, founder of YouRockRed, represented Canadian Musician at this year’s edition of the Ottawa Folk Festival, with an impressive lineup of performers that included the likes of Lorde, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Foster the People alongside Canadian talent like Blue Rodeo, Serena Ryder, Hey Rosetta! and many other acts. View our album @ http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/09/15/2808/

Book of the Week

Our "Book of the Week" is " Artist Management for the Music Business"Wanna know more about artist management? Here's the how-to book. It will provides you with the industry insights, management ...

Our "Book of the Week" is " Artist Management for the Music Business"Wanna know more about artist management? Here's the how-to book. It will provides you with the industry insights, management tools and strategies for a successful career. Authored by Paul Allen

Order your Copy today at https://www.musicbooksplus.com/Artist-Management-for-the-Music-Business-3rd-Editi-p/fp557.htm

20 Sneaky Rules About Being in a Band That No One Ever Told You
This industry is clouded with unspoken rules that define your band’s...read more from Sari Delmar at http://saridelmar.canadianmusician.com/2014/08/28/20-sneaky-rules-about-being-in-a-band-that-no-one-ever-told-you/

IMSTA FESTA Toronto Exceeds Expectations

The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) held the inaugural Toronto edition of its IMSTA FESTA music technology show on Sept. 6 at Ryerson University.

Throughout the day, ...

The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) held the inaugural Toronto edition of its IMSTA FESTA music technology show on Sept. 6 at Ryerson University.

Throughout the day, songwriters, musicians, DJs, and producers took in exhibits, demos, and educational hands-on courses....con't reading ...http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/09/08/imsta-festa-toronto-exceeds-expectations/#more-2778

Canadian Musician Does Arboretum 2014

Samantha Everts, founder of YouRockRed, was on the ground in Ottawa covering the 2014 Arboretum Festival for Canadian Musician. The lineup was stacked for indie and alt fans, with a recently-reunited ...

Samantha Everts, founder of YouRockRed, was on the ground in Ottawa covering the 2014 Arboretum Festival for Canadian Musician. The lineup was stacked for indie and alt fans, with a recently-reunited Constantines joining the likes of Kevin Drew, Chad VanGaalen and Julie Doiron as headliners. Check out a selection of Sam’s shots…http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/09/03/canadian-musician-does-arboretum-2014/

It's Your Shot 4

Slaight Music has announced the September 1st kickoff of the “It’s Your Shot 4” songwriting and artist development competition. The contest, which is open to all musical genres, encourages artists to ...

Slaight Music has announced the September 1st kickoff of the “It’s Your Shot 4” songwriting and artist development competition. The contest, which is open to all musical genres, encourages artists to submit a song and/or video to www.itsyourshot.ca for a chance to win a Grand Prize valued at $50,000.

Get more details here...http://canadianmusician.com/news/2014/08/29/slaight-music-announces-its-your-shot-4/

POP Montreal Set To Take Over City

The 13th annual POP Montreal Music Festival is set to invade the city’s music venues from Sept. 17-21, 2014. POP Montreal combines a music festival starring acclaimed multi-genre Canadian and internat...

The 13th annual POP Montreal Music Festival is set to invade the city’s music venues from Sept. 17-21, 2014. POP Montreal combines a music festival starring acclaimed multi-genre Canadian and international acts with showcases...read more at...http://canadianmusician.com/news/2014/08/29/pop-montreal-set-to-take-over-city/

Feds Renew Financial Commitment To Music...
Through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover, the Government of Canada has announced that it will invest $1.3 million in support to the independent...con't reading...http://canadianmusician.com/news/2014/08/29/feds-renew-financial-commitment-to-music/

Quote of the week

Karl Wolf on being lumped in with the current crop of manufactured popstars:"I'm a real producer, songwriter, and musician, and I would love to get the recognition for it and not be, you k...

Karl Wolf on being lumped in with the current crop of manufactured popstars:"I'm a real producer, songwriter, and musician, and I would love to get the recognition for it and not be, you know, pushed back like, 'Oh, he's just another one of those pop guys.' That hurts me, to be honest."

Listen now to our interview with Karl Wolf at www.canadianmusicianradio.com

Canadian Musician Does Heavy MTL 2014

Canadian Musician writer Kristian Partington and photographer Bart Nowak of NowakImages.com were in Montreal for this year’s edition of Heavy Montreal, featuring a stacked lineup of hard-edged bands f...

Canadian Musician writer Kristian Partington and photographer Bart Nowak of NowakImages.com were in Montreal for this year’s edition of Heavy Montreal, featuring a stacked lineup of hard-edged bands from the metal, punk, hardcore, and hard rock worlds. In addition to headliners like Metallica, Slayer, and Three Days Grace, the bill also included Canadian outfits like Protest the Hero, Monster Truck, and Fucked Up.

WEDNESDAY on CMRadio

We're back this week with an interview with Karl Wolf, the Lebanon-born, Montreal-based singer, songwriter, and producer who's just about to drop his fifth solo release, "Stereotype".

We ca...

We're back this week with an interview with Karl Wolf, the Lebanon-born, Montreal-based singer, songwriter, and producer who's just about to drop his fifth solo release, "Stereotype".

We catch up with the organizers of Ottawa's Arboretum Festival. The festival has put together a killer lineup for its 2014 edition, featuring the likes of Kevin Drew, Constantines, Hilotrons, and Chad VanGaalen and more.

Music Heals Announces Partnership With Bikers For Autism & PAFC

The Pacific Autism Family Centre has announced a partnership with Music Heals and Bikers for Autism to sponsor a new vocational and music therapy....continue reading this story...http://canadianmusici...

The Pacific Autism Family Centre has announced a partnership with Music Heals and Bikers for Autism to sponsor a new vocational and music therapy....continue reading this story...http://canadianmusician.com/news/2014/08/07/music-heals-announces-partnership-with-bikers-for-autism-pafc/

Quote of the Week

"Releasing music is a lot harder than making it, for me (laughs). I love writing songs; I love being in the studio - that's my favourite part of being a musician. It's all the logistics that come afte...

"Releasing music is a lot harder than making it, for me (laughs). I love writing songs; I love being in the studio - that's my favourite part of being a musician. It's all the logistics that come afterwards... I find that, more often than anything, ends up influencing whether something will see the light of day or not.", Bahamas, aka Afie Jurvanen

What Are Canada’s Most Famous Musicians Worth?

We thought it would be interesting to see what the personal net worth of some notable Canadian musicians and singers is....Check out the list here...http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/07/29/what-ar...

We thought it would be interesting to see what the personal net worth of some notable Canadian musicians and singers is....Check out the list here...http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/07/29/what-are-canadas-most-famous-musicians-worth/

CMRADIO

You won't want to miss next Wednesday's Canadian Musician Radio show. We'll speak to Bahamas - aka Afie Jurvanen, Nathan Gill, frontman of Charlottetown rock outfit The North Lakes and we also catch ...

You won't want to miss next Wednesday's Canadian Musician Radio show. We'll speak to Bahamas - aka Afie Jurvanen, Nathan Gill, frontman of Charlottetown rock outfit The North Lakes and we also catch up with Jeff Squires and Alex Douglas, two of the organizers behind Big Red Music Festival.

Not sure you will remember to tune in?? No Problem, simply click the follow button and we will send you a reminder!!:)

Canadian Musician Radio

Jack Long, founder of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments and Yorkville Sound, discussing the approach he took to business during Long & McQuade's early years:

"I was never really money cons...

Jack Long, founder of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments and Yorkville Sound, discussing the approach he took to business during Long & McQuade's early years:

"I was never really money conscious. My wife always says to me, "You know what your trouble is? You don¹t care about money." My response is, "Aren¹t I lucky?[laughs]. I wanted a company that I could be proud of more than one that necessarily made a lot of money."

If you missed last night's CMRadio show with Jack Long, listen now at www.canadianmusicianradio.com

Big Names Out For Big Music Fest 2014

Canadian Musician‘s Bart Nowak (www.nowakimages.com) was onsite in Kitchener, ON for the 2014 edition of Big Music Fest. This year’s festival featured monster headliners like Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, S...

Canadian Musician‘s Bart Nowak (www.nowakimages.com) was onsite in Kitchener, ON for the 2014 edition of Big Music Fest. This year’s festival featured monster headliners like Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Styx, Slash, Big Wreck, Moist, ...Read more at http://canadianmusician.com/blog/2014/07/22/big-names-out-for-big-music-fest-2014/

Check your Musical Branding

If you haven't read this blog submission by Producer/Engineer, Author and Coach - Bobby Owsinski, I recommend you take a five minutes to do so now! Bobby offers 8 simple steps to developing your music...

If you haven't read this blog submission by Producer/Engineer, Author and Coach - Bobby Owsinski, I recommend you take a five minutes to do so now! Bobby offers 8 simple steps to developing your musical brand. http://nor.com/mbpblog/

TONIGHT on CMRadio

Join us as we catch up with Juno-winning six-piece "folk popgrass" outfit The Strumbellas, singer-songwriter Astrid Young (also the half-sister of the one and only Neil), and Ryan McCambridge. TONIGHT...

Join us as we catch up with Juno-winning six-piece "folk popgrass" outfit The Strumbellas, singer-songwriter Astrid Young (also the half-sister of the one and only Neil), and Ryan McCambridge. TONIGHT @ 8pm ..www.canadianmusicianradio.com

BREAKING BANDS

Big Music Fest in Kitchener Ontario is looking for 25 artists from Ontario to take part in their first ever Breaking Bands Talent Competition. The 25 selected artists will compete on July 11th, the fi...

Big Music Fest in Kitchener Ontario is looking for 25 artists from Ontario to take part in their first ever Breaking Bands Talent Competition. The 25 selected artists will compete on July 11th, the first night of Big Music Fest. Submit your band by June 20th, 2014!

RIDE FOR UNISON

"Ride for Unison" is only a week away. Taking place June 12, 2014 in Toronto. As a proud sponsor, Canadian Musician is encouraging our friends and fans to take part in some way.You can register ...

"Ride for Unison" is only a week away. Taking place June 12, 2014 in Toronto. As a proud sponsor, Canadian Musician is encouraging our friends and fans to take part in some way.You can register to ride or sponsor a rider at www.rideforunison.ca. Or..you can text UNISON to 45678 to make a donation.

3rd Annual RIDE FOR UNISON

3rd Annual Ride for Unison"Ride For Unison" is accepting registrations for the up-and-coming ride Thursday June 12, 2014. The proceeds from the race support the Unison Benevolent Fund, providing...

3rd Annual Ride for Unison"Ride For Unison" is accepting registrations for the up-and-coming ride Thursday June 12, 2014. The proceeds from the race support the Unison Benevolent Fund, providing counselling, emergency relief, and benefit programs for those in the Canadian music community who face personal or professional challenges due to hardship, illness, unemployment or economic difficulties. www.rideforunison.com

Registration is now open for the third annual Ride for Unison, which will take place Thursday, June 12, 2014. Funds raised from the cycling event will go to the Unison Benevolent Fund to help support the music community.

Participants can choose to ride either a 25 km or 50 km leisurely route around Toronto. The route is “guaranteed to provide participants great fun while empowering Unison to continue its support of Canadian music professionals in times of need,” according to the organization.